Summer Intern
Press Gallery Coordinator, Legislative Services Division
May 2014 to August 2014 The Press Gallery Coordinator provides a range of
administrative support and clerical services to members of the Press Gallery.
We are seeking an energetic Summer Intern to assist/back up the Press Gallery
Coordinator. Duties and responsibilities will include:
* Conducting internet research of newspaper
on-line editions and government websites to obtain information about press
releases relevant to Queen's Park media and legislation in Ontario.
* Notifies members of the Press Gallery of all
press conferences by electronic media. Maintains the bulletin board for press
releases in the gallery.
* Tapes and transcribes scrums and makes the
transcripts available to reporters in a timely fashion.
* Coordinates with Ministry communication
aides and external media organizations to ensure press conferences are
scheduled in a timely manner to enable members of the Press Gallery to attend
and meet their deadlines. Contacts other levels of government to acquire
documentation and logistical information about media events required by members
of the Press Gallery.
* Operates Press Gallery lounge by serving
snacks and drinks. Maintains record of sales, deliveries, and adequate stock of
refreshments. Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of lounge facilities.
* Assists officers of the Press Gallery in
membership activities and special events.
The successful candidate will possess the following
qualifications:
* Enrolled as a student in a post-secondary
Journalism program.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team
environment.
* Flexible and adaptable to respond to
changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Working knowledge of standard office
programs (Microsoft Office).
* Applicants must state their commitment to
meet early morning staffing requirements.
This position is based on the PTA 1 classification and
the rate of pay is $15.36 per hour.
File No: LA-2014-02
Closing Date: January 22, 2014
Please apply by sending your letter of interest and
resume, quoting the above file number via e-mail to hr@ontla.ola.org.
Attachments must be in MS Word (.doc), PDF (.pdf) or Rich Text (.rtf) format. If
you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the
recruitment process, please e-mail us your contact information for follow-up.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human
Rights Code
